Julio Ceja (boxer)


Julio César Ceja Pedraza is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBC super bantamweight title from 2015 to 2016.

Professional career

IBF title fight

On May 11, 2013 Ceja lost to Jamie McDonnell for the IBF bantamweight world title by majority decision after Léo Santa Cruz vacated the title to move up in weight.

WBC Silver title fight

On October 12, 2013 Ceja defeated Juan José Montes by 10th-round technical knockout to win the WBC Silver bantamweight title.

WBC interim title fight

Ceja defeated Hugo Ruiz for the interim WBC World super bantamweight title. The interim title was made available due to Léo Santa Cruz moving to featherweight. Ceja was later elevated to full title holder after Santa Cruz vacated.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
38LossMark MagsayoKO10, 2:3321 Aug 2021T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBO International featherweight title
37Draw32–4–1Brandon FigueroaSD1223 Nov 2019MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title
36Loss32–4Guillermo RigondeauxTKO8 23 Jun 2019Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, U.S.
35Loss32–3Franklin ManzanillaRTD4 26 May 2018Teatro Moliere, Mexico City, MexicoLost WBC Silver super bantamweight title
34Win32–2Breilor TeranUD1225 Nov 2017Palenque de Deportes, Chetumal, MexicoRetained WBC Silver super bantamweight title
33Win31–2Anselmo MorenoKO3 27 May 2017Centro de Convenciones Amador, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant WBC Silver super bantamweight title
32Loss30–2Hugo RuizTKO1 27 Feb 2016Honda Center, Anaheim, U.S.Lost WBC super bantamweight title
31Win30–1Hugo RuizTKO5 29 Aug 2015Staples Center, Los Angeles, U.S.Won WBC interim super bantamweight title
30Win29–1Oscar BlanquetUD1014 Mar 2015Auditorio Municipal, Naucalpan, Mexico
29Win28–1Lionel Mark DuranKO5 22 Nov 2014Plaza de los Martíres, Toluca, MexicoRetained WBC Silver bantamweight title
28Win27–1Ranel SucoTKO10 26 Apr 2014Foro Polanco, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC Silver bantamweight title
27Win26–1Jesus AcostaTKO4 8 Feb 2014Caballerizas de Huixquilucan, Huixquilucan, Mexico
26Win25–1Juan José MontesTKO10 12 Oct 2013Hard Rock Hotel, Puerto Vallarta, MexicoWon vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
25Loss24–1Jamie McDonnellMD1211 May 2013Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, EnglandFor vacant IBF bantamweight title
24Win24–0Henry MaldonadoKO5 9 Feb 2013Arena ITSON, Ciudad Obregon, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
23Win23–0Eden MarquezKO2 21 Dec 2012Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito, Mexico
22Win22–0Luis MelendezTKO6 24 Nov 2012Foro Polanco, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
21Win21–0Genaro GarcíaUD1022 Sep 2012Unidad Deportiva Norte, Cortázar, MexicoRetained IBF Latino bantamweight title
20Win20–0Genaro CamargoTKO3 28 Jul 2012Domo de la Feria, Leon, MexicoWon vacant IBF Latino bantamweight title
19Win19–0Cruz CarbajalKO3 28 Apr 2012Grand Oasis Resort, Cancun, Mexico
18Win18–0Ronald BarreraKO4 21 Jan 2012Centro de Convenciones, Jilotepec, MexicoWon vacant WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
17Win17–0Elvis GuillenTKO2 26 Nov 2011Campo Futbol Colosio, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
16Win16–0Alejandro MoralesTKO1 3 Sep 2011Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
15Win15–0Cesar Javier GandaraKO3 25 Jun 2011Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, MexicoWon vacant WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
14Win14–0Victor MartinezKO4 27 May 2011Music Hall, Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
13Win13–0Rodolfo HernandezKO3 4 Mar 2011Music Hall, Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
12Win12–0Luis Angel RosalesTKO7 19 Nov 2010Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
11Win11–0Pedro MeloTKO4 23 Oct 2010World Trade Center, Mexico City, Mexico
10Win10–0Ricardo MercadoTKO3 22 Jul 2010Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
9Win9–0Cesar ReyesTKO1 3 Jun 2010Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
8Win8–0Gustavo MolinaKO1 22 Apr 2010Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
7Win7–0Randy CastroKO4 11 Mar 2010Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
6Win6–0Eugenio EspirituTKO3 12 Feb 2010Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
5Win5–0Eduardo VargasTKO2 4 Dec 2009Arena Champotón, Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico
4Win4–0Javier VilchisTKO19 Nov 2009Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
3Win3–0Cristian EstradaTKO1 6 Oct 2009Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
2Win2–0Fernando CurielUD48 Sep 2009Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
1Win1–0Floro CarranzaTKO1 17 Jul 2009Arena Adolfo López Mateos, Tlalnepantla, Mexico